Singing Guide: Vaughan Brothers
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn how to sing like Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan, two famous blues guitarists, you have to focus on their musical style and vocal technique. The Vaughan Brothers had their unique approach to singing that blended with their guitar playing with a bluesy, soulful sound. To learn how to sing like them, you need to dedicate time to understanding the blues music genre and practicing your vocal range and pitch accuracy for soulful bluesy vocals.
- Listen and analyze: Start by listening to the Vaughan Brothers' songs to understand their sound and style. Focus on their vocal range and delivery when singing. Listen to their performances, stressing where they place their rhythm and tempo.
- Improve your pitch accuracy: The Vaughan Brothers had exceptional pitch accuracy, which is crucial for soulful bluesy vocals. You can assess your pitch by taking the Singing Carrots Pitch accuracy test, and then use the Singing Carrots Pitch Training tool to work on your pitch accuracy.
- Work on your warmups: Jimmie and Stevie Ray's warmups often had them singing scales and arpeggiated chords, slowly ramping up the difficulty and range. Try out some of these warmups with the Singing Carrots Vocal Pitch Monitor tool, which shows your sung notes on a virtual piano.
- Master breathing and vocal technique: Singing with the correct technique is vital when it comes to soulful bluesy vocals. Breathing is perhaps the most critical aspect. Go through helpful articles on the Singing Carrots platform, including "Breathing basics" and "Breath support", to understand how to control your breath when singing.
- Choose suitable songs to practice: Finally, choose a Vaughan Brothers song that matches your vocal range, and prepare to perform. Try "Hard To Be" or "Tick Tock" if you're a beginner. Focus on the small details of how they sing the melodies and rhythms. Use the Singing Carrots Song Book search tool to find other suitable songs that match your vocal range and difficulty.
By diligently following these tips and using the singing tools available on the Singing Carrots platform, you can quickly improve your bluesy, soulful vocals and start singing like the Vaughan Brothers.